Henderson County tax liens

Published: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Advertisement of tax liens on real property for the tax year 2012

Under and by virtue of the authority vested in the position of Tax Collector by Section 105-369 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and pursuant to an Order by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, the Henderson County Tax Collector is hereby advertising tax liens on all unpaid 2012 bills for real property as of 5:00 p.m. on 28 February 2013.

North Carolina General Statute 105-369 requires tax liens be advertised in the name of the owner as of the date of delinquency. The date of delinquency for 2012 taxes was 8 January 2013. The Collector's Office recently mailed second notices to owners listed in this advertisement in an effort to promote payment of the taxes and prevent advertisement.

If these taxes as advertised remain unpaid, the Henderson County Tax Collector may foreclose on the tax lien and sell the real property to satisfy all claims of unpaid taxes. In accordance with North Carolina law, the Henderson County Tax Collector's Office uses enforced collection methods such as bank attachment, wage garnishment or rent attachment along with foreclosure. Should the use of any of these methods be necessary, any additional costs will be added to the amount of tax currently due.

While we do not wish to embarrass property owners by publishing their names in the newspaper, the advertisement of property tax liens is a very serious matter as it signifies the beginning of the foreclosure process.

North Carolina General Statute 105-348 states:

“All persons who have or who may acquire any interest in any real or personal property that may be or may become subject to a lien for taxes are hereby charged with notice that such property is or should be listed for taxation, that taxes are or may become a lien thereon, and that if taxes are not paid the proceedings allowed by law may be taken against such property. This notice shall be conclusively presumed, whether or not such persons have actual notice.”

Based on the above statutory language, it is the responsibility of the property owner, not the governing body, to determine if he/she owes taxes and to see that those taxes are paid. If you are currently in bankruptcy proceedings please notify our office so that we may adjust our records accordingly.

Should you have any questions concerning names appearing in this advertisement or want to discuss paying your taxes, please call the Collections office at (828) 697-5595. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 200 N. Grove Street, Suite 66, on the ground floor of the Henderson County Courthouse. Tax payments should be made payable and can be mailed to:

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<p>Under and by virtue of the authority vested in the position of Tax Collector by Section 105-369 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and pursuant to an Order by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, the Henderson County Tax Collector is hereby advertising tax liens on all unpaid 2012 bills for real property as of 5:00 p.m. on 28 February 2013.</p><p>North Carolina General Statute 105-369 requires tax liens be advertised in the name of the owner as of the date of delinquency. The date of delinquency for 2012 taxes was 8 January 2013. The Collector's Office recently mailed second notices to owners listed in this advertisement in an effort to promote payment of the taxes and prevent advertisement.</p><p>If these taxes as advertised remain unpaid, the Henderson County Tax Collector may foreclose on the tax lien and sell the real property to satisfy all claims of unpaid taxes. In accordance with North Carolina law, the Henderson County Tax Collector's Office uses enforced collection methods such as bank attachment, wage garnishment or rent attachment along with foreclosure. Should the use of any of these methods be necessary, any additional costs will be added to the amount of tax currently due. </p><p>While we do not wish to embarrass property owners by publishing their names in the newspaper, the advertisement of property tax liens is a very serious matter as it signifies the beginning of the foreclosure process. </p><p>North Carolina General Statute 105-348 states:</p><p>“All persons who have or who may acquire any interest in any real or personal property that may be or may become subject to a lien for taxes are hereby charged with notice that such property is or should be listed for taxation, that taxes are or may become a lien thereon, and that if taxes are not paid the proceedings allowed by law may be taken against such property. This notice shall be conclusively presumed, whether or not such persons have actual notice.” </p><p>Based on the above statutory language, it is the responsibility of the property owner, not the governing body, to determine if he/she owes taxes and to see that those taxes are paid. If you are currently in bankruptcy proceedings please notify our office so that we may adjust our records accordingly.</p><p>Should you have any questions concerning names appearing in this advertisement or want to discuss paying your taxes, please call the Collections office at (828) 697-5595. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 200 N. Grove Street, Suite 66, on the ground floor of the Henderson County Courthouse. Tax payments should be made payable and can be mailed to:</p><p>Henderson County Tax Department – Collector's Office</p><p>200 N. Grove Street, Ste. 66,</p><p>Hendersonville, NC 28792.</p>